Steve Pearce:'The buzz around the festival was even more vibrant than in past years'

Steve Pearce, playwright and a 24:7 follower, gives us his opinion about some of the performances.

'The Festival kicked off in fine style yesterday and I was lucky enough to see the first public performances of 4 shows: Sheepish, Pawn, Make Believe and The Bluest Blue. I enjoyed all of the shows but the stand-out production for me was The Bluest Blue, a gentle, poignant study of a doomed relationship. Subtly played and beautifully crafted, it was an example of the festival at its best.

The buzz around the festival was even more vibrant than in past years, perhaps because of the unified venue space (generously provided by the Co-op). Looking forward to seeing what else is on offer...'